Sales Merchandiser

CONA Services•Norfolk, VA

6d•$58,000 - $58,290

About The Position

The Bulk Account Merchandiser (BAM) sells, orders, and presents products for an assigned group of customers. The role sells new products and promotions, works with customers to generate accurate product orders, executes commercial plans across the account base, and merchandises products and packages using safe handling techniques and quality guidelines. The position follows daily, preset routes and supports the operation's revenue, volume, and gross profit performance.

Requirements

Valid in-state driver's license.
Excellent driving history.
Proof of current insurance coverage for liability and property damage of at least $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident, and $50,000 property damage, with a deductible of $500 or less, effective from the first day of employment.
High school education or GED.
Effective listening, speaking, and writing skills.
Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment, including repetitive lifting of 50 pounds.
Critical thinking skills.
High initiative and willingness to learn.
Career-mindedness and a highly competitive nature.

Nice To Haves

Prior customer service experience, preferably in a retail setting.
Secondary education beyond high school.

Responsibilities

Manage, sell, and execute activities for an assigned group of customers on daily, preset routes; generate sales orders based on each customer's delivery frequency.
Execute applicable promotions and new products using target lists, monthly Look of Success initiatives, marketing promotions, point-of-sale materials, and commercial plans.
Fill, merchandise, and rotate products on displays and shelves according to procedures and special programs.
Organize and maintain back rooms by arranging products by package and flavor and arranging returns of empty pallets, shells, damaged products, and out-of-date products to the branch.
Create and distribute point-of-sale materials where permitted; fill and merchandise Fastlane merchandisers and vendors, and check vendors for proper operation.
Build business relationships with store personnel through routine follow-up, proactive pricing, discussion of special programs and new opportunities, and communication about upcoming activities.
Identify and communicate competitive issues or market activities that could affect the business, and perform all duties safely.